FIFA 19 can be played and tested several days before its release. Here are 4 ways you can play FIFA 19 earlier – including Origin Access Premier.
This year’s football simulation FIFA 19 will be released on September 28, 2018, on PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. However, you don’t have to wait until that day to get your first taste of FIFA 19.
You have 4 ways to play FIFA 19 early:
- Play the demo version
- Play the trial version
- Subscribe to Origin Access Premier
- Pre-order the Champions Edition or Ultimate Edition
The FIFA 19 Demo
When can I play the demo? The official release date is September 13, 2018.
On which platforms will the demo be available? The platforms are PS4, Xbox One, and PC via Origin. There will be no demo on the Switch.
How much does the demo cost? The demo is free.
What does the demo offer? In the demo, you can only play a small portion of FIFA 19 with a limited selection of teams.
Any progress made in the demo will not carry over to the main game. The demo is merely a test version of FIFA 19 where you can experience the new gameplay.
Update: All info about the FIFA 19 demo is now known – release, teams, game modes, platforms.
The FIFA 19 Trial Version
When can I play the trial version? The FIFA 19 trial will be available starting September 20.
On which platforms will the trial version be available? On Xbox One with EA Access and on PC with Origin Access.
How much does the trial version cost? Origin Access and EA Access each cost €3.99 per month or €24.99 per year.
What does the trial version offer? From September 20, you will get ten hours of access to the full version of FIFA 19. During this time, you can try everything, including FUT 19. How you divide the 10 hours is up to you. If you purchase the full version, your progress will carry over.
Additionally, with EA Access, there is a 10% discount on the full version after release. What else EA Access offers can be found here.
Origin Access Premier and FIFA 19
When can I play FIFA 19 via Origin Access Premier? It starts on September 19 at 5 PM. Update: FIFA 19 can be played via Origin Access Premier now.
On which platforms is Origin Access Premier available? This is only available on PC.
How much does Origin Access Premier cost? It costs €14.99 per month or €99.99 per year.
What does Origin Access Premier offer? You will get unlimited access to the full version of FIFA 19 starting September 19. This is the earliest way to play FIFA 19 in full without restrictions. Additionally, over 100 other PC titles are available with Premier and you will receive a 10% discount on further purchases on Origin. All info about Origin Access Premier can be found here.
Early Access Editions – Champions and Ultimate Editions
When can I play FIFA 19 with the Champions Edition or Ultimate Edition? If you pre-order one of these two editions, you can start playing FIFA 19 on September 25, three days before the official release.
On which platforms are these editions available? PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Pre-orderers of the Champions Edition for the Switch will also start on September 25.
How much do these editions cost? The Champions Edition costs €89.99 (PS4, Xbox One) or €79.99 (PC, Switch), while the Ultimate Edition costs €99.99 (PS4, Xbox One) or €89.99 (PC).
For comparison: The Standard Edition costs €69.99 (PS4, Xbox One) or €59.99 (PC, Switch) but does not provide any early access.
What pre-order bonuses and special content these FIFA 19 editions have can be found here.
In short: If you are playing on PS4, you can start with the full version of FIFA 19 at the earliest on September 25. PC players can play FIFA 19 without limits as early as September 20 with Origin Access Premier. And Xbox players can get a 10-hour lead with EA Access starting September 20; otherwise, they can also start playing on September 25.
